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Welcome to CPAC Welcome to the 2014-2015 season at CPAC! This year will fea- ture some of the highest caliber entertainment ever presented on our stage. Artists making their debut at CPAC include the Luther College Concert Band, Arvel Bird and his Celtic Fusion, Ronstadt Generations and Jovert Steel Drum Band. CPAC will be partnering with Robert Shaw’s Lonely Street Productions for three unique performances and Randy Sparks from the New Christy Minstrels will entertain audiences with his gifted song writing. CPAC also welcomes back many crowd favorites including Dolan Ellis: Ari- zona’s Official State Balladeer, comedian and impersonator Brad Zinn, Arizona Opera Studio in Concert and critically acclaimed western entertainer Dave Stamey. The Santa Cruz Shoestring Play- ers will produce three plays including the British comedy, “Run for Your Wife,” by Ray Cooney, “Plaza Suite” by Neil Simon and “Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams. Green Valley’s favor- ite historian, Jack Lasseter, will conduct a six part series on Span- ish history in North America. We hope to see you at many of our performances, art exhibits, classes and events over the coming year. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Community Per- formance and Art Center! Christopher Ashcraft Executive Director Community Performance & Art Center Foundation BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Vice Chair Eloise Fredrickson Mike Finkelstein Secretary Treasurer Mary Lou Catania Annie Stitt Susan Ettl Nancy Karsh Susan Ford Harry Paxton Eugene Friesen David Urbaniak STAFF Executive Director Chris Ashcraft Office Manager Amanda Urbaniak Director of Development Al Saterbak Facilities Supervisor George Cantu Sound & Lighting Technicians Phil Wenstrand Steve Schmidt Support CPAC Today! Membership and individual donations help fund CPAC’s wide array of diverse programs for our community. The arts enter- tain and educate audiences, bring people of all ages and back- grounds together, promote economic vitality and enrich quality of life. We could not offer these cultural opportunities without the loyalty, dedication and support of our wonderful patrons. Please help us continue to expand our programs and grow with the Green Valley community. All contributions are tax de- ductible to the full extent of the law. Contribution Levels Member - Annual gifts of $100-$499 10% discount on CPAC performances (excludes season pass) and invitation to season kick-off event Supporter - Annual gifts of $500-$999 All of the above, plus: “meet the artist” opportunities Producer - Annual gifts of $1000-$2999 All of the above, plus: advanced notice on upcoming CPAC events and priority seating Ambassador - Annual gifts of $3000 and above All of the above, plus: custom benefit package FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 520.399.1750 www.performingartscenter.org 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ 85622 NEW AURA TRIO “Clarinet Candy” – A Benefit Concert for CPAC Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Songs for Soprano and Alto Clarinet Johannes Brahms Fantasy Pieces for Clarinet Robert Schuman Shepherd on the Rock Franz Schubert Paganini Caprice Paganini Flower Duet from Lakme Leo Deliebes Concerto #2 for Clarinet and Piano Carl Maria von Weber Goodman Medley Benny Goodman Concerto For Two Clarinets Francois Devienne The New Aura Trio is comprised of Dr. John Snavely, Dr. Charles Aurand and Kathryn Conner. Dr. Snavely is the Conduc- tor of the Green Valley Concert Band, a member of the Tucson Symphony orchestra, associate faculty member at Pima Commu- nity College and founder of the Sonora Winds. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Arizona. Dr. Charles Aurand is a Professor Emeritus and former dean of the College of Creative & Communicative Arts at Northern Arizona University. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan. Kathryn Conner is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory. She is a vocalist, church organist, and music direc- tor/conductor. GREEN VALLEY SUMMER CHORUS “Choral Favorites” Monday, Sep. 15 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, Sep. 16 2:30 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Using the world's most ancient and most modern instrument, the human voice, the Green Valley Summer Chorus (GVSC) brings to life a wide variety of musical forms: folk songs, spirituals, traditional choruses and patriotic standards. GVSC is comprised of members of the Green Valley Community Chorus and other musicians from the region. The chorus is directed by Al Saterbak, Assistant Director of the Community Chorus, and accompanied by Tamara Kahrimanis, director of music at Our Lady of the Valley and Assistant Accompanist of the Community Cho- rus. The concert, entitled "Choral Favorites" is bringing smiles to the chorus members as they prepare, and will bring you smiles when you attend. THE ARIZONA BANJO BLASTERS Wednesday, October 1st 7:00PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door The Arizona Banjo Blasters were founded by Rob Wright in 2007 with the purpose of inspiring the spirit of playing "Happy" Banjo Music. Many members of the band have over 50 years of banjo performance experience. Instruments at Blasters concerts include the 4-string banjo, banjo mandolin, banjo ukulele, washboard, upright bass and female vocalist! The AZ Banjo Blasters have had the privilege of playing in multiple venues throughout southern Arizona. The Blasters are a volunteer group and any fees they receive for performances are used for expenses and to support local charities including Anthony’s Foundation, Mobile Meals of Tucson and TUSD’s Opening Minds Through the Arts. The band also hosts the Arizona Banjo and Ukulele Blast festival every two years. ALLAN RIDING QUINTET With Jazz Violinist Michael Fan & Vocalist Joey Lessa Wednesday, October 8th 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door This swinging quintet plays jazz arrangements of tunes from the 'Great American Songbook', and from Broadway hit shows, with Las Vegas circuit veteran and KGVY radio personality Joey Lessa singing Sinatra favorites. Originally from England, key- boardist Allan Riding has performed for decades in venues across the globe. Michael Fan is a longtime member of the Tucson Sym- phony Orchestra and is well known for his wide variety of styles and compositions. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear this special group of musicians in concert. CIVIC ORCHESTRA OF TUCSON Sunday, October 12th 3:00 PM Free Concert! (ticket required for entry) *unclaimed seats will be released 10 minutes before concert Overture to La Forza del Destino ~ Giuseppe Verdi Variations on a Theme by Haydn ~ Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 7 ~ Sergei Prokofiev The Civic Orchestra of Tucson (COT) was founded in the spring of 1975 by George Schwartz so that he and his friends could play classical music together. In1980, Dr. Herschel Kreloff became the orchestra’s artistic/musical director, and it has grown to full symphonic instrumentation. Now in its 37th year, COT enriches the cultural life of southern Arizona by presenting free concerts at various sites around the region. OKTOBERFEST AT CPAC Featuring the Bavarian Brass Band Saturday, October 18th 5:00 PM Tickets: $25 in advance - $30 at door Music, Food & Fun! Come enjoy the music of the Bavarian Brass Band featuring the yodeling talents of Tamara Kahrimanis. Cele- brate Oktoberfest outdoors with authentic German food from Mama’s Barbeque, beer, wine and friends! Price includes brats, schnitzel with gravy, German potato salad, vegetable dish, strudel and two drink tickets! JACK LASSETER The Spanish History of Florida and the Gulf Coast Tuesday, October 21st 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door This is the first installment in a comprehensive six part series detailing the Spanish history of North America. Each presenta- tion is a complete story in itself. St. Augustine, the oldest con- tinuously occupied city in the U.S. by persons of European de- scent (since 1565), predates the founding of Jamestown by some 42 years, and Juan Ponce de León was in Florida even some 52 years before that, back in 1513. Why did the Spanish come then? Why did Portugal get only Brazil in the New World, whereas the Spanish got all of the rest of Latin America? How far up the At- lantic coast did the Spanish go? How did Florida and Key West get their names? What about the French in New Orleans? How did Florida and the Gulf Coast eventually get into American hands? Come and hear the exciting story of this historic area, called Florida and the Gulf Coast as only Jack can tell it. BILL GANZ WESTERN BAND Wednesday, October 22nd 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door Bill Ganz has performed for more than 30 years. He is a member of the Western Music Association and is a past member of the Reinsmen, The Desert Sons, and the Sons of the Western Plains among others. The Bill Ganz Band was founded in 1992 for the purposes of entertaining Tucson vacationers seeking authentic western music. The band has recorded several western music CD's and performed at guest ranches and resorts throughout the southwest. They will be featured with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for a concert in February in honor of conductor George Hanson. The band is comprised of Bill Ganz (guitar and vocals), Rich Brennion (pedal steel guitarist), Ralph Gilmore (drums) and Bill Ronstadt (bass). JOVERT Steel Drum Band Wednesday, October 29th 7:00 PM Tickets: $15/$20 in advance - all tickets $20 at door When people hear Jovert, they will hear familiar songs, they just won’t hear them in a familiar way. When Jovert plays, listeners can expect to be surprised, enlightened, and above all, enter- tained.